She was
born March 31, 1924, in Elyria and has been a Vermilion resident since 1939.She worked for
17 years at Buyers Fair department store, Vermilion, and also worked atPottery Cupboard,
Vermilion.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Vermilion, and the Women of Mission. Shehad been
active in Girl Scouts, volunteered at Lorain Community Hospital and wasinstrumental in bringing the YMCA to Vermilion. She enjoyed bird watching and was amember of
the National Audubon Society. She traveled extensively in Europe, Canada and the
United States.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Raymond Dellefield; daughters Barbara Dellefield
of Amherst, Marybeth Dellefield of Cleveland and Amy Dellefield of Berkeley,Calif.;
brothers Robert Stevenson of Cary, N.C., Arch Stevenson of Seven Hills and John
Stevenson of Sanibel Island, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents, Archibald
and Beatrice (nee Boteler) Stevenson.Friends may call
Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 SouthSt.,
Vermilion. Memorial services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in First Baptist Church,6716 W.
River Road, Vermilion, with Pastor Jerry Anderson officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Life Hospice, 5255 N. Abbe. Road, Elyria44035; or a
charity of the donor's choice.